March 7, 2012 2 Comments
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Name: Justin Staples
Team: University of Illinois (College Football)
Charge: Driving Under the Influence
Story:
University of Illinois defensive lineman Justin Staples was arrested Thursday (February 9, 2012) in Champaign, Illinois.
Staples, 22, was arrested after a traffic stop. He had a blood alcohol level of .157.
July 31, 2011 2 Comments
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Name: Ashante Williams
Team: University of Illinois (College Football)
Charge: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Story:
University of Illinois linebacker Ashante Williams was arrested early Saturday (July 30, 2011) morning in Urbana, Illinois.
Williams was pulled over by police at 1:37 a.m. for an alleged traffic violation. Police could smell a strong odor of alcohol and Williams showed signs of impairment during field sobriety tests. Williams also admitted he had been drinking alcohol.
Williams was later released after posting a $100 bond.
July 3, 2011 3 Comments
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Name: Chris Jones
Team: University of Illinois (College Football)
Charge: Aggravated Battery
Story:
University of Illinois defensive tackle Chris Jones was arrested early Sunday (July 3, 2011) morning in Champaign, Illinois.
Jones, 20, was arrested after he allegedly struck two men with his fist. The victims said Jones struck them because of their sexual orientation. Jones told police the incident was retaliation for another fight a week earlier.
April 26, 2011 2 Comments
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Name: Jason Ford
Team: University of Illinois (College Football)
Charge: Suspicion of Driving on a Suspended License
Story:
University of Illinois running back Jason Ford was arrested Sunday (April 24, 2011) in Champaign, Illinois.
Ford was arrested around 2 a.m. after police were called to a parking garage after someone heard a verbal domestic argument. When police arrived, they found Ford and a 22-year-old woman. Police did a routine check on Ford, which turned up an outstanding warrant from McLean County for failure to appear in court that stems from a July 2010 charge.
Ford, a junior, was later released on $300 bond.
